Surplus Wheat Used To Feed Livestock Across North America
Ottawa reports the Dominion bureau of statistics estimates North American livestock will consume about 590 million bushels of wheat in 1943-44. Canada and U S civilian needs total 180 million, leaving a large surplus. Transportation and delivery rules influence the final carryover, with North American surplus forecast at 650 to 675 million bushels.
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Ottawa
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
North America
Canada
United States
Canadian Wheat Board
Airlifted Wounded From Burma Front In World War II Action
British and American airmen evacuated over 500 wounded from the Mayu range front in Burma. Wing Commander Smyth pioneered the air taxi method six months earlier using Fox and Moth RAF planes to carry one stretcher and two seated patients per flight.
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New Delhi
Arakan
Burma
Mayu Range
A. 3. M. Smyth
Wolverhampton
England
RAF
Russians Help Invasion Exercises On English Coast
Soviet officers joined two day amphibious drills with Allied and US forces off the English coast. The participation of nine Russian officers aimed to learn assault weapons landing craft and training methods as American experts explained technical points through interpreters.
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London
United States
United States Naval Headquarters
Pacific
Mediterranean
Churchill
Britain
Russia
Red Army
Navy
Times Editorial: Germany Cannot Be Blotted Out
The Times of London argued that erasing Germany as a nation is neither practicable nor acceptable. It urged a forward looking vision and bold leadership to address Europe’s needs, warning division would weaken Germany’s productivity and destabilize Europe.
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London Times
Germany
London
Times of London
Europe
Another Motive Lisbon Crime Pattern Says Nazi Papers
Nazi newspapers report recent crime court items showing money as not the motive. They claim the drivers are hunger for food clothing or luxuries beyond money can buy.
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Lisbon
Loss of destroyer Warwick announced
The destroyer Warwick has been reported lost. Built in 1918, she displaced 1,100 tons and carried a normal complement of 134 men.
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London
Warwick
Canada to buy US rights for northwest air route
Munitions Minister Howe announced Canada will pay the United States for permanent improvements of northwestern air routes from Edmonton to Alaska, making them Canadian property. The postwar use aims at international cooperation in air transport with a key staging route cited for war and future global aviation.
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Ottawa
Howe
Canada
United States
Edmonton
Alaska
Changes in Health Insurance Plan Presented to Commons
Ottawa proposes a revised national health plan where adults pay a flat 12 dollars yearly plus a income tax based levy. The plan removes employer contributions, lowers the burden on married men, and shifts provincial aid to reflect differing provincial financial capacities. It bases federal support on per capita costs and resident contributions, with the Dominion covering children under 16 and excess adult costs.
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Ottawa
Commons
Social Security Committee
Mackenzie
Dominion
Nazis Claim Allied Invasion Preparations Complete
London dispatch quotes Gen Kurt Dietmar saying Allied forces have finished their invasion preparations and vast land, sea, and air armadas stand by. The German commentator warned against underestimating Anglo American belligerence and asserted German shore defences are ready for the expected assault.
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Saw
London
Kurt Dietmar
Home Front
Associated Press
Red Army
Dietmar
Canadian Officers Accept Chance to Serve With British Army
The defence department announced the first quota of Canadian officers to be accepted for voluntary service with the British army has been filled. Defence Minister Palston said the response in the House of Commons showed many lieutenants and captains from the Canadian infantry corps would be accepted for service with the British army.
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British Army
Ottawa
Defence Depart
Defence
Palston
House of Commons
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Japan
Mukden
Manchuria
Somali
Berbera
Somaliland
Soviet Union
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HMCS
United St
Cairo
Mount Olympus
Merchant Navy
Anzio
Rome
Fifth Army
Italy
Richard O'Connor
Air Saranas
T. Boyd
P. Neame
Algiers
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